Tomato Leningradsky Chill: characteristics and description of the variety with photos

Characteristics of the variety

The bush is low-growing - it grows in length up to 30–35 centimeters, determinate. It is grown in open ground and is cold-resistant. Has early fruit ripening. In the northern regions of Russia, the first tomatoes turn red in early July. In August, all the tomatoes on the bush will ripen. The plant is of medium foliage; this variety does not need to be pinched, since during growth only three clusters with fruits are formed. 8 fruits are formed on one hand.

The tomatoes are bright red in color and small in size. One fruit weighs from 60 to 80 grams. When ripe, there is a dark green spot near the stalk; unripe fruits are brown with dark green splashes. Tomatoes are round in shape, the flesh is dense. The taste of the fruit is sweet tomato with a pleasant sourness. Can be used universally.

With proper cultivation and care of plants, the variety produces up to 3 kilograms of fruit per square meter. It is resistant to cold weather, so it is mainly grown in open areas.

The best varieties of tomatoes

There are must-have varieties that I always plant every year. I like them not only for their taste and unpretentiousness, but also for the way they look on the bush. I’ll paraphrase one bearded joke: “I don’t really like tomatoes... But the process itself...”. I love going into the greenhouse and admiring the tomato plantations. And I don’t hesitate to show off my particularly spectacular huge tomatoes to my neighbors, and then post photos on the forum. It’s a shame to hide it – we all love it!

The following varieties are among the favorites also because they do not need to be fanatically cultivated and shaped. And they will always give a harvest: small, large, and a lot, depending on the variety and what I grow them for - for salads, for preparations, or, the smallest and sweetest ones, so that “like seeds, they click.” .

The “Rocket” variety is suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. The fruits are identical in shape and sweet. We love to eat them by the handful. Look good in blanks. The bush requires garter, despite the fact that the package says the opposite. This is because a lot of fruits grow, and the bush bends from the weight. Its height in open ground is about 40 cm, and in a greenhouse it can reach up to 60 cm. This is a mid-season variety; it does not need to be pinched.

Rice. 1. “Rocket” matures smoothly and is well stored in both technical and biological maturity.

I got the “Big Man” variety During a tour of her greenhouse, I really liked the way it looked on the bush. The neighbor said that she has been planting it for a long time, that it is unpretentious and always sets fruit, even if the ventilation regime in the greenhouse is not followed. Of course, I took one fruit for seeding. “Zdorovyak” can grow up to 100 cm in height, so it is better to grow it in a greenhouse, although it produces large tomatoes in open ground.

Rice. 2. There is almost no need to pin the “Big Man” wrist.

Rice. 3. It ripens in batches, gradually, which is very convenient.

Among the vigorous-growing tomatoes with large fruits, I singled out the variety “Red Giant” . This amateur variety was bred by simple gardeners. Despite the fact that it grows a lot of leaves, it does not have to be pruned too often. The fruits on the lower tiers are the largest. If I had not been lazy and plucked out the inflorescences, leaving no more than 3-4 in the brush, the fruits would have been even larger. It is fleshy inside and contains few seeds.

Rice. 4. “Red Giant” in mid-July.

Rice. 5. You can take your own seeds, but the fruit must ripen on the bush and come from the second cluster from the bottom.

Rice. 6. The fruits are slightly ribbed, quite transportable, there is never a yellow-pink top from unbalanced care, as in pink-fruited varieties.

Rice. 7. Both the side of the stalk and the reverse side always have a marketable appearance.

Rice. 8. The only drawback of the “Red Giant” is that the largest fruits require a garter.

However, almost all large-fruited tomatoes require additional tying of the brushes. Except for my next favorite, Bull's Heart . I also always grow it year after year, as my grandmother advised me. “He will never let you down!” - she said, and every year I am convinced of this. Even if I took my own seeds and not factory ones, “Bull’s Heart” invariably bears fruit and does not require pinching at all, although it is vigorous. Somehow I didn’t have enough space in the greenhouse, and one bush of “Bull’s Heart” grew on the street without shelter. It grew to 1 m instead of 140-150 cm in the greenhouse, but still pleased me.

Positive traits

Gardeners who planted it noted many positive qualities in reviews of the variety:

early ripening;
cold resistance;
does not suffer from fusarium due to early ripening;
excellent taste;
universal use;
ease of cultivation.

This variety can also be grown in a greenhouse if desired, but you need to open doors and windows to allow insects to enter the room.

How to choose a variety for cultivation in the Leningrad region

The Leningrad region belongs to the North-Western region with a harsh, changeable climate. Tomatoes are heat-loving plants. In order for them to bear fruit in a cold region, a lot of breeding work is carried out. Vegetable growers create conditions for them in greenhouses and open ground. The choice of varieties is largely dependent on the climatic conditions of the region.

In order for the harvest to please you, it is not enough just to buy the seeds of the best productive tomato varieties. They will have to be grown in a cool climate using the art of agricultural technology. It will be necessary to take into account the main climatic features of the Leningrad region:

late spring;
high humidity;
short cool summer;
lack of sunlight;
autumn frosts.

You will have to choose productive varieties based on their ability to fully grow with a bountiful harvest with the following characteristics of the varieties:

Tomatoes must be able to grow in low light conditions.
Maintain cool temperatures.
Be adapted to sudden weather changes.
Resistant to infections due to high humidity.

Such characteristics are present in zoned hybrids, which will be able to accumulate all the beneficial substances over the course of a season, even with minimal sunlight and cool temperatures.

According to ripening time

According to the State Register of the Russian Federation of zoned varieties for the Leningrad region, names of plants with the following characteristics are indicated:

according to ripening time;
productivity;
growth;
sizes and other parameters that determine the required varieties for planting.

Vegetables are grown:

in greenhouses for seedlings;
polycarbonate greenhouses;
open ground.

Varieties for them must be selected separately, since the characteristics of the varieties are incompatible for greenhouses and open ground.

Determinate or indeterminate

It is possible to obtain early varieties of tomatoes in the Leningrad region only in a greenhouse. Here, enhanced additional lighting is provided for them. For indoor structures, it is better to choose tomatoes of indeterminate varieties (plants with unlimited growth). These varieties:

not very scrupulous about lighting;
not susceptible to diseases caused by high humidity;
more productive.

Note! For greenhouses in the region, vegetable growers choose the best varieties: “Titanic”, “Kostroma F1”, “Leningradsky Osenniy”, “Uralsky multiple-fruited”

For ultra-ripening greenhouse varieties it is important:

So that they are resistant to high levels of humidity and temperature changes.
These varieties have early fruiting periods.
Maximum yield.

On a note! It is recommended to include the following varieties: “Pink Souvenir”, “Buyan”, “Leningradsky Kholodok”, “Leningradsky Skorospelyy”

To date, zoned varieties have been bred specifically for the Leningrad region. Among them is the “Leningradsky” variety with several hybrid varieties (“Chill”, “Osenniy”, “Late”, “Skorospely”). In addition, other varieties adapted to the characteristics of the region have been created (“Yablonka”, “Pharaoh F1”, “Lisichka”, “Karlik 1185”, “Northern Beauty”). These universal varieties are able to bear fruit in open ground beds covered with film.

Varieties for open ground in the Leningrad region can only grow under film. For these purposes, low-growing varieties are selected. The reason is:

They don't need to be formed.
They are resistant to climatic conditions.

To do this, choose the following varieties: “Flash”, “Baltiysky”, “Gribovsky Ground”, “Nevsky”.

By fruit size

The size of the fruits does not depend on the growth of the plants and the period of their ripening. Small fruits grow on tall bushes and large ones on low bushes. Typically tomatoes are:

very large sizes;
large;
average;
small;
very small.

The choice of variety depends on the purpose of cultivation.

In terms of stability

One of the main components of success in growing tomatoes is the correct choice of variety according to regional criteria:

Resistance to fungal diseases.
Cold climate. These factors are the main reason for low yields and poor growth of tomatoes.

A large number of hybrid varieties that are immune to diseases and temperature changes have been created for the Leningrad region. Farmers in the Leningrad region select such varieties for their plots and grow good harvests.

Growing Tomato

Like other varieties, Leningradsky Kholodok is grown by seedlings. To grow seedlings, you need to plant the seeds in fertile soil in mid-March, water by spraying (so that the soil does not bunch up), cover with film and wait for germination.

Features of cultivation

To grow a good and abundant harvest, it is necessary to pay attention to all the little things from the moment the soil is prepared.
As for the soil, sooner or later it must be fertile. Only in this way can a healthy and rich harvest be achieved. Before planting, it is recommended to pre-moisten and disinfect the seeds. To do this, you can use a special product or dilute a solution of potassium permanganate. Then place the seeds on two-layer gauze, preparatoryly moistened with water, and place it in a plastic bag. It’s better to keep it near heating devices, so the germination process can be significantly accelerated. As soon as the first shoots appear, the seedlings should be transplanted into the soil and left in a warm and bright place. After the plant appears, take the first 2-3 true leaves - the seedlings are transplanted into honest soil.

Note! In order to better adapt plants to new conditions, it is recommended to carry out hardening approximately two weeks before the intended transplant.

Before planting, the soil is prepared and small holes are made in it. Their comprehensiveness should correspond to the length of the roots. Between the bushes you need to leave free space, the planting pattern is 50 - 60 cm. Despite the fact that the variety is low-growing, experts still recommend tying the bush to a support.

During the growing process, it is important to systematically weed and hill up the tomatoes, and when the first inflorescences appear, it is certain to remove some of them. Such events will help the inflorescences on other brushes to come out

I would like to note that plants of this variety do not require pinching. In addition to growing using seedlings, St. Petersburg chill can be sown directly into the ground. But at the same time, you need to grow tomatoes exclusively in a greenhouse. Landing in such a situation is carried out in the second half of April. The first fertilizers are applied at the seedling and seedling stage. On top of everything else, plants should be systematically inspected for the presence of diseases.

The Leningrad Chill tomato variety is very popular among lovers of low-growing plants. Unfortunately, you should not expect a high yield from it, but thanks to its characteristics, already at the beginning of life you can enjoy very tasty tomatoes, which are suitable both for eating fresh and pickled.

Plant care

To grow a high-quality crop, you need to carry out the following care measures:

Watering and weeding beds.
Loosening and fertilizing the soil.
Tomato garter and harvesting.

It is also necessary to inspect plants for the presence of diseases: crown and root rot, fungi.

a brief description of

The “Siberian Miracle” tomato grows in open ground to a height of 1.3-1.6 m. When grown in greenhouse conditions, this figure may be slightly higher. The trunks are powerful and durable, the foliage is large, emerald green.

Fruits set in any weather. And even with sudden temperature changes, the tomato set is at its best. The fruits set and pour quickly and smoothly.

Tomatoes are interdeterminate plants, meaning the main stem grows continuously.

“The Siberian Miracle” will delight gardeners with high yields in hot weather, with slight cooling, in greenhouses or open ground.

When growing tomatoes outdoors, the plants must be tied to long stakes or a strong trellis installed in the garden bed. The height of the supports should reach at least 1.5-1.7 m. When growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, you should also not forget about the garter.

Tomato fruit clusters do not break and therefore do not require personal garter or support. They are strong enough to bear the weight of the fruit.

Distinctive qualities of fruits

In the first two clusters, the tomatoes are formed quite large, sometimes their weight reaches 300-350 grams. They look appetizing, have an oval shape, bright red color with a raspberry tint. Tomatoes collected in the first wave are perfect for cutting fresh salads.

Interesting! Thanks to the simplicity of agricultural technology, high yields and advantages, tomatoes can be grown both in private plots and on farms.

The pulp of tomatoes of the “Siberian Miracle” variety is ideal, it is dense and tender, moderately juicy, but the dry matter content in tomatoes reaches 6%. In terms of taste, the indicators are also excellent - sweet, with a slightly noticeable sourness. Number of seed chambers 5-7 pcs.

During the second wave of harvest, the so-called mass harvest, the weight of tomatoes is much less, 150-200 grams. The fruits are egg-shaped and ripen together.

Unripe tomatoes are light green in color; the fruit has a dark spot near the stalk. During the ripening process, the stain disappears completely.

Tomatoes are excellent at transporting over short distances while maintaining their taste and presentation. For long-distance transportation, it is recommended to harvest slightly unripe.

Features of maturation

The tall tomato “Siberian Miracle” is a mid-season variety. The first harvest can be harvested 90-110 days after the appearance of the first shoots. A long period of fruiting is characterized by the full production of tasty tomatoes of excellent quality and excellent presentation.

Fruit clusters ripen in waves; overall yield indicators can please even experienced vegetable growers. When grown in greenhouse conditions, from 1 m² you can harvest up to 10-15 kg of tomatoes during the entire fruiting period, and from one bush the yield reaches 4-6 kg.

When grown in open ground, this figure may be a little more modest. And again, it all depends on what surprises the weather brings.

In mid-August - early September, summer residents remove unripe tomatoes from plants grown in open ground. They ripen well at room temperature and retain their taste for a long time.

Interesting! Tomatoes contain large amounts of “serotonin,” the so-called happiness hormone that improves mood.

Siberian wonders of endurance

In terms of its resistance to stress factors, the tomato really lives up to its sonorous name. They are not only not inferior, but in many ways superior to many hybrids. As a rule, hybrid varieties, due to certain goals pursued during their creation, are intended for special growing conditions. Greenhouse plants tolerate high temperatures well, while soil plants tolerate low temperatures.

Tomatoes of the “Siberian Miracle” variety are flexible:

They do not stop growing and grow well even with sudden changes in ambient temperature;
They bloom and form ovaries in any weather;
Capable of producing an excellent harvest both in open and closed ground.

These qualities guarantee the stability of high yields every year, despite the vagaries of the weather.

The description and characteristics of the “Siberian Miracle” tomato only confirm its versatility.

Review of reviews about the variety

The variety is not very popular due to the fact that it produces a low yield, unlike tall greenhouse plants. But there are also adherents of this variety who leave only positive reviews about the tomato.

Maria: “I love low-growing tomatoes for their ease of care; I often plant 5-6 bushes of Leningrad chilli in the beds. They grow well, do not get sick, and withstand night frosts. I like their fruits: small, neat, they look beautiful in jars. Ideal for whole-fruit pickling. The taste is the same as twenty years ago - sweet and sour, tomato, real. You can’t get these in a greenhouse, so I try to grow low-growing varieties outside.”

Tall tomatoes for the greenhouse

I definitely plant the listed varieties, but there are also some that I just liked, and I periodically grow them in the greenhouse, but I have not become a fan of them. Of the indeterminates, I like the raceme varieties the most. Again, this is primarily because they look beautiful on the bush. There are only three varieties, and each has a special reason to grow it.

“Intuition F1” is a mid-season hybrid, but I would classify it as a late-season hybrid. Not only does it reach harvest ripeness only by mid-August, but biological maturity also comes quite late. Some specimens of these tomatoes ripen even until the end of October. But, on the other hand, this is convenient because as a result, we have our own fresh tomatoes at home for a very long time. That's why I sow it in February.

Rice. 12. Photo from the end of July, but the fruits have not yet begun to ripen.

But “Intuition F1” is very easy. This hybrid is great for freezing for future use. In winter, I make pizza and frittata with them, as they do not defrost like porridge, but retain their meatiness well when cut.

Rice. 13. The fruits are all smooth and beautiful.

Rice. 14. In this form, I send “Intuition F1” to deep freeze.

“Scarlet Candles” is a cluster variety, mid-season. They don’t have a special taste, but what a shape! Looks impressive in preparations with cucumbers. However, this is why I grow them. It’s nice to admire such a jar later in the winter.

Rice. 15. The length of “Scarlet Candles” is almost like pickling cucumbers.

Rice. 16. “Scarlet candles” look neat, they all have a characteristic “spout”.

“De Barao” is quite late-ripening; I sow it earlier than the bulk of tomatoes. I really like it in preparations, it does not crack and is very tasty, both fresh and pickled.

Rice. 17. "De Barao" is resistant to disease. I always plant it on the north side, tying it above the entrance to the greenhouse, because it is very tall, and the upper tier ripens even in the last ten days of August, despite the first cold nights.

Rice. 18. The fruits are beautiful, all as one.

I have tried a great variety of salad varieties, I still want to find the most delicious one. Of the unusually colored tomatoes, I really like the taste of Malachite Box and Black Prince . Both are tall and require pinching, gartering, and formation into 1-2 stems, but the effort is worth it, the fruits are magnificent. “Black Prince” is dark burgundy when fully ripe.

Rice. 19. “Malachite box” in biological maturity – green.

Rice. 20. All these “Malachite Box” tomatoes are already ripe, although in appearance they seem unripe.

The yellow giants are not inferior in taste, of which the most fleshy and tasty for me are “Yellow Truffle” - of an unusual shape, “Persimmon” - indeed, the pulp is cut like the fruit of the same name, “Golden King” and sweet as a melon, “ Golden Bull" . “Golden Heart” and “Altai Yellow” were less impressive But it should be noted that the shelf life of yellow tomatoes is inferior to red ones. From salad reds, I grew “King of Large”, “Cardinal”, “Canary”, “Bear’s Paw”, “Mazarin”, “Altai Red” . What can I say about them - they are all equal, as if they were selected. It tires them to constantly tug and tie them up. One good thing is that they are large.

Growing tomatoes 3

This is an early ripening variety; only 100 days pass from planting to the beginning of ripening. Up to 9 plants are planted per square meter. Bush height up to 50 cm.

Care comes down to loosening the soil, weeding, watering (with warm water) and fertilizing. The fruits are slightly ribbed, round in shape, weighing up to 140 grams, red in color, resistant to cracking, perfect for fresh consumption and for making salads. The yield reaches 9 kg per bush, which, of course, makes the “white filling” tomato popular.

Reviews about the fruits themselves are very flattering. Fleshy, sweetish, they are suitable for consumption not only directly from the garden, but also for preservation and pickling. The smooth ripening of the fruit helps to avoid the massive spread of late blight. Early ripening, excellent taste of the fruit and resistance to cold and wind make this variety very attractive for cultivation in the Leningrad region.

Gina tomato

The description of the variety can begin with the fact that it is distinguished by its high yield - 10 kg per square meter. Can be grown under film and in open ground. Early ripening variety - up to 110 days from the first shoots to fruit ripening.

The height of the bush is up to 60 cm, up to 4 plants of the same variety as the Gina tomato are planted per square meter. Weight is up to 280 grams, color is red, shape is flat-round. The taste is high: juicy, meaty, aromatic.

The ideal consistency of the fruit is ensured by the high dry matter content. Excellent for fresh consumption and early preservation.

The hard skin allows tomatoes to be preserved for a long time. To obtain a good and early harvest, it is recommended to loosen the soil, weed, water with warm water (at least once a week) and fertilize. The variety is resistant to diseases such as fusarium and verticillium wilt.

"Yamal"

The Yamal variety of tomato is very early ripening. Ripening occurs in 85 days and can continue until the first frost. One of the most popular varieties among gardeners in the northern regions.

It is preferable to grow tomatoes in greenhouses. The fruits weigh on average 100 grams, are round in shape, smooth, and red in color. Tomatoes have amazing taste.

Tomatoes are universal in use, suitable for fresh consumption and as winter preparations. An unpretentious variety that can withstand bad weather and lack of sunlight. The size of the bush is small - up to 50 cm.

You can plant 7-9 bushes per square meter. The yield is high - up to 20 kg per 1 m2. Tomatoes require simple care, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, weeding, watering, loosening. Yamal's unpretentiousness, resistance to major diseases, yield stability, high taste, and its resistance to adverse weather conditions make it an excellent option for beginning gardeners.

"Amber"

The “amber” tomato is an early-ripening variety of tomatoes. Low (only 35 cm in height) bushes are suitable for growing not only in summer cottages in open ground, but also on the balconies of apartment buildings.

Original yellow tomatoes ripen on the bushes. Up to 100 days pass from the first shoots to the appearance of the first ripe fruits. Care is usual, as for other varieties of tomatoes: weeding, watering, fertilizing, loosening.

Up to 9 plants are planted per square meter. Tomatoes weighing up to 55 grams, diameter - 2.5-3 cm, spherical, smooth, golden or yellow in color. The fruits ripen almost at the same time. Productivity reaches 6 kg per 1 m2.

They have excellent taste. They can be used fresh and for preservation. Yellow tomatoes will decorate any table. The variety is resistant to adverse weather conditions, macrosporiosis and late blight.

Care features include maintaining low air humidity (water only with warm water after sunset), loosening and weeding of the soil are necessary during the growing season. The “amber” tomato is recommended for growing by beginning amateur gardeners. The quality and quantity of the harvest, its timely processing or long-term preservation depend on the correct choice of variety.

The purpose of tomatoes is also taken into account: fresh consumption, storing tomatoes for the winter, the ability of the fruit to withstand transportation, withstand long-term storage conditions, etc. Zoned varieties of tomatoes are best suited for growing in certain climatic zones. This gradation of varieties helps gardeners make the right choice and ensure a stable tomato harvest in any region of the Leningrad region.

Leningradsky Kholodok - variety of Tomato plant

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Information on the admission of Tomato Leningradsky Kholodok from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 45715, registered 2006-10-19. The Tomato variety Leningradsky Kholodok was included in the register of those approved in 2007. Approved for use in regions: All regions.

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Tomato Leningrad chill

Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Leningradsky Kholodok, reviews, photos

An early-ripening, determinate, low-growing tomato variety for open ground and film shelters.

The bush is compact, up to 40 cm high, and does not require pinching. In open ground it forms 3-4 intermediate clusters of 6-8 fruits each. Regular type sheet.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are round-oval, dense, smooth, red in color at maturity, weighing 50-90 grams, good (for early varieties) taste. These tomatoes are good for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning.

Productivity of tomato Leningradsky Chill : 2.8-3 kg of fruits per 1 sq. meters of plantings (with proper agricultural technology).

The variety has exceptional cold resistance and is specially designed for cultivation in open ground in the short summer conditions of the North-West and Karelia.

Due to its early ripening, it is practically not affected by late blight.

In 2007, the Leningrad Chill tomato was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in the Russian Federation for cultivation in open ground in private household plots.

Originator of the variety : Institute of General Genetics named after. N.I. Vavilova.

If you grew Leningradsky Chill tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this variety? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons) of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew.

Your reviews of the Leningrad Chill tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate it objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.